Alex Byrd-leitner
Physician Assistant
5501 OLD YORK RD PHILADELPHIA PA, 19141About
Alex Byrd-leitner is a physician assistant practicing in PHILADELPHIA, PA. Alex specializes in preventing and treating human illness and injury by providing a broad range of care under the supervision of a physician. A physician assistant's work can include physical exams, ordering and interpreting tests, performing procedures and prescribing medication. Often times, they can assist in surgery but the scope of practice can vary according to jurisdiction or health care setting.
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